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Aerodrome safety admin 16/10/2020

Runway maintenance – equipment control

A recent incident at a UK aerodrome led to maintenance equipment being left on the runway. This incident is currently subject to AAIB investigation. It has become apparent that a lack of tool control, and security of equipment carried on aerodrome vehicles were contributory factors. Aerodrome operators should ensure that: procedures for both routine maintenance…

Air traffic control admin 15/10/2020

Withdrawal of CAP 624 Air Traffic Controller – Performance objectives

We will shortly be withdrawing the CAP 624 series of documents. The elements covering ratings (ADV, ADI, APP, APS, ACS) will be reviewed with the aim to republish at a later date. In the meantime Air Navigation Service Providers and ATC training organisations are advised to retain those references in their training documentation and, if…

Aerodrome safety admin 15/10/2020

CHIRP Air Transport FEEDBACK Edition 136

Air Transport FEEDBACK 136 was produced during the COVID-19 summer period, which saw a reduction in reporting to CHIRP as a result of decreased flying rates. Operating under stress because of redundancy fears was one of the frequently reported issues, and this is mentioned in two of the articles, one about flying and one about…

General admin 15/10/2020

Sunny Swift: Slow flight awareness 2/3. Mass and balance

View translations Related Content Article Originally Posted Sunny Swift: Slow flight awareness 2/3. Mass and balance on EASA

General admin 14/10/2020

Luxaviation registers first business aircraft operator under EASA European AOC

Luxaviation Group, one of the largest business aircraft and helicopter operators worldwide, has transferred its Portuguese entity to the safety oversight of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), in a first step towards obtaining EASA regulatory supervision for all of Luxaviation’s European group businesses. The European AOC, overseen by EASA, represents a major…

Flight training private admin 13/10/2020

The status of equity and non-equity aircraft ownership groups with respect to Part M and Part ML

The CAA website has been updated with information related to equity and non-equity ownership group schemes and the continuing airworthiness management responsibilities under Part M/Part ML, as applicable. . The post The status of equity and non-equity aircraft ownership groups with respect to Part M and Part ML appeared first on SkyWise. Article Originally Posted…

Air displays and events admin 12/10/2020

Operation of ‘Permit-to-Fly’ Ex-Military Aircraft on the UK Register (Edition 8, 2020)

CAP 632: Operation of ‘Permit-to-Fly’ Ex-Military Aircraft on the UK Register specifies the operational requirements that an applicant for the issue of a Permit-to-Fly for an ex-military aircraft is required to meet. The maintenance requirements are set out in BCAR Chapters A8-23 and A8-25. This new edition updates requirements and expands guidance for operators of…

Airspace alerts admin 12/10/2020

Jamming trial impacting GNSS (GPS): 12 – 16 Oct, Scottish West Coast

Jamming activity will take place 12 -16 October (inclusive) affecting airspace in and around the Scottish West Coast near the Isle of Skye and the Outer Hebrides. The activity may affect GNSS based navigation and timing devices. Jamming may impact systems up to 40,000FT AMSL within a radius of up to 90NM of N 57°…

Airspace change admin 09/10/2020

Farnborough Airport Airspace Change Post Implementation Review

While it had been expected that Stage 7 PIR of the Farnborough Airport airspace change would begin in the latter part of 2020, the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced the activity levels of both IFR Commercial Air Transport and General Aviation. It has been agreed by the CAA, sponsor and GA stakeholders…

Autogyros admin 09/10/2020

Pilot survey on the use of moving maps

Why do some pilots use moving maps and others don’t? The Airspace Infringement Working Group (AIWG) has developed a new online survey to follow up on issues highlighted through causal factor analysis of reported airspace infringements. Please pass this link on to anyone who may wish to share their views on the use of moving…

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